Project completion - Kirk Edge July 2024

Trex Toasted Sand & Calm Water Composite Decking

Trex composite decking
Toasted Sand & Calm Water
Black Steel Railing Balustrade
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About the project

We were asked to provide an elevated deck extending from a newly built Orangery at our clients home. With an elevated position overlooking the garden and the views beyond a natural wooden looking product was required to seamlessly bring the indoors out. Creating a seating area which fitted into the landscape and drew you down onto the patio and beyond into the rest of the garden.

Before construction of Orangery
Before construction of decking

CAD designs & client consultation

Throughout the design process we provide CAD illustrations to demonstrate layout and design options. This helps the client visualise the space we will create.

Below shows the before plan, some design options, which show board orientation and the final design chosen by our clients.

Framing & Foundations

We built the decking onto a HDPE recycled plastic as this gives the longest possible lifespan to the frame and in-turn the deck. The frame was constructed using structural screws from carpenters mate. The whole frame was then fixed to concrete pads using structural timbers and galvanised post shoes.

For more information on how we support frame our decks: DEX Deck Framing & Foundations

Decking board choice and colours

An athletically pleasing, low maintenance and  long lasting decking material was requirements by our clients. after extensive research, Trex was chosen as the ideal decking choice for this deck. We were contacted as we are the local TrexPRO’s. As TrexPRO’s we are very experienced decking designers and installer with Trex specific installation and product training, this gives our clients the peace of mind that they choosing a quality team to built the decking product, which in-turn will ensure the Trex decking stays looking fantastic for many many years. Trex is engineered to withstand decades of weather and foot traffic. And they’ve got the warranty coverage to prove it. With warranties ranging from 25 to 50 years, you can be reassured that your outdoor living investment is well-protected.

Detailing

We pride ourselves in creating a bespoke deck which is individual to the clients needs and sits perfectly in the landscape around it. The detailing towards the end of a build and at the design stage is all important to create this bespoke space for the client.

On this project, this details were as follows;

•Grey outer square edge boards to the outside of the deck and steps as a contrast to the Toasted Sand decking boards.

•Low-profile black railing balustrade which is side-fixed to the deck.

•Access gate in cladding to provide some hide-away storage.

•Colour match screws used to complement and blend seamlessly with the colour of the decking boards.

Balustrade

•Powder coated black steel railing balustrade.

•Match railing on both sides of steps.

•Side fixed to the deck frame to maximise useable space on-deck.

Client Review / Testimonial

Completion gallery